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Katie Irene Wettasinghe López

London

Summary

First Class French and Russian graduate with experience across teaching, hospitality and office administration looking to apply these transferable skills in an administrative role. Highly organised, detail-oriented and confident in dynamic, people-facing environments, with hands-on experience managing bookings, maintaining records, preparing documents and presentations, supporting colleagues and handling enquiries professionally. Quick to learn, calm under pressure and comfortable communicating across multiple languages, with a proactive and personable approach to helping day-to-day operations run smoothly.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience

Work history

TEFL Teacher

Dang Tuan Language Centre
Haiphong, Vietnam
2025.09 - 2026.01
  • Taught English full-time across 12 public schools (Grades 1-12), delivering structured, engaging lessons to large, mixed-ability classes of 40-60 students.
  • Formatted approximately 25 different lesson plans and accompanying presentations each week using Microsoft Office ensuring materials met varied curriculum requirements, including Cambridge IELTS.
  • Prepared weekly resource packs for teachers ahead of the following week, tailored to their individual classroom syllabuses.
  • Maintained student progress reports in Excel, ensuring information was accurate and consistently updated.

Host / Reception

Dishoom Kensington
London
2025.05 - 2025.08
  • Acted as the first point of contact at one of London’s most in-demand restaurants, overseeing arrivals for 500–700 guests daily while demonstrating calm judgment, professionalism and attention to detail.
  • Co-ordinated reservations and seating flow using SevenRooms, updating bookings, guest records and table allocations while collaborating closely with floor and kitchen teams to minimise wait times.
  • Handled guest enquiries and issues by phone and in person, and supervised allergen and accessibility requirements with care and accuracy, ensuring clear communication and guest confidence.
  • Recorded inventory shortages and stock requirements to support daily operations and accurate ordering and stock control.

Barista / Shop Assistant

Fabrique Bakery
London
2024.10 - 2025.04
  • Delivered high-volume customer service during peak city rush periods, managing order flow, queues and customer enquiries efficiently.
  • Supported retail operations and administration, including order processing, invoice organisation, stock checks and liaison with wholesale and corporate customers.
  • Trained new baristas and supported trial shifts, explaining procedures clearly and assessing suitability for busy service.

Office Assistant

Jigsaw Arts
London
2017.06 - 2017.06

Office Administration Work Experience (1 Week)

  • Supported day-to-day office administration for a performing arts franchise, including filing, data entry and maintaining accurate student and parent records.
  • Assisted with scheduling and coordination, wrote and sent marketing emails and distributed promotional materials for upcoming classes and workshops.
  • Handled enquiries from parents and prospective customers via phone, email and in person, providing information on classes, timetables and enrolment.

Education

BA (Hons) - French and Russian

The University of Manchester
09/2020 - 06/2024

TEFL -

Level 5 Certification

A-Levels -

St Michael’s Catholic Grammar School
09/2018 - 06/2020

GCSEs -

St Michael’s Catholic Grammar School
09/2016 - 06/2018

Skills

  • Administrative support: filing, data entry, invoice organisation, record maintenance and preparation of weekly materials for colleagues
  • Microsoft Office: confident using Word, Excel and PowerPoint to format documents, create presentations and maintain accurate records
  • Scheduling and coordination: experience managing reservations, class timetables, restaurant seating plans, weekly resource packs and teaching schedules
  • Professional communication: personable and confident communicating with a wide range of people, including students, parents, customers and colleagues; handled enquiries, booking changes and customer issues by phone, email and in person with clarity and tact
  • Organisation and attention to detail: maintained accurate booking records, stock checks, student reports, attendance data and tailored teaching resources
  • Team support: prepared materials for teachers, communicated updates to managers and worked closely across front-of-house, kitchen and teaching teams
  • Languages: English (fluent) Spanish (fluent) French (highly proficient) Russian (highly proficient)

Volunteering & Leadership

PASS Leader (Peer-Assisted Study Sessions) The University of Manchester | 2021–2024

  • Planned and led weekly peer-assisted study sessions for lower-year Russian undergraduates, preparing structured activities and learning materials using Microsoft Office.
  • Organised session content around grammar, reading comprehension and spoken accuracy, adapting resources to different ability levels.
  • Maintained regular communication with students and the Peer Support team, supporting attendance, engagement and smooth weekly delivery.
  • Nominated for a Legacy Award at the University Peer Support Awards (2023–2024).

Reclaim the Night Campaign, Manchester | 2023

  • Stewarded a large-scale demonstration against sexual harassment and gender-based violence, helping coordinate crowd movement and participant safety for approximately 150 attendees.

Community Environmental Projects, Manchester | 2023–2024

  • Supported local green-space initiatives including planting, maintenance and composting schemes.

ASLAN Mobile Soup Kitchen, London | 2017–2020

  • Prepared and distributed hot meals and drinks with a volunteer team during early-morning shifts, supporting service users with care and dignity.

Timeline

TEFL Teacher

Dang Tuan Language Centre
2025.09 - 2026.01

Host / Reception

Dishoom Kensington
2025.05 - 2025.08

Barista / Shop Assistant

Fabrique Bakery
2024.10 - 2025.04

Office Assistant

Jigsaw Arts
2017.06 - 2017.06

BA (Hons) - French and Russian

The University of Manchester
09/2020 - 06/2024

A-Levels -

St Michael’s Catholic Grammar School
09/2018 - 06/2020

GCSEs -

St Michael’s Catholic Grammar School
09/2016 - 06/2018

TEFL -

Level 5 Certification
Katie Irene Wettasinghe López